stagnant
Translation
still, motionless, sluggish
Examples
Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
The economy has been stagnant for years.
The economy has been stagnant for years.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) stagnant ((noun)) not flowing or moving Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: still, motionless, sluggish; Antonyms: flowing, dynamic, active
Etymology
From Latin 'stagnum' meaning 'pool, swamp'. It literally means 'like a standing pool of water'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'stagnant pond' – it's still, smelly, and nothing is moving. This applies to water, air, or even an economy.